24-hour Talk

6:00 am.

Mother: (on the phone with father) She’s awake. Your daughter is awake.

Dolen hurry up! Your father wants to talk to you.

Dolen: (what could be so important at this early hour that it could not wait?) Yup. Let me just finish here. (in the bathroom)

Father: Hi, Good morning my dear.

Dolen: Good morning dad. (still confused whats happening)

Father: I wanted to talk to you about your options. You are already a grown woman right?

Dolen: Yes. ( Confused###)

Father: I have been thinking about this. And i just want to give it away. I am giving you my blessing if you want to get married with John.

Dolen: (WTF? Is this for real?) Really?

Father: Yes, I think that you are old enough. Besides, you have been together for many years. I just want to silence every man that judges my child for her actions. Since you’ve been going home with him, i believe it is time for you to tie the knot.

Dolen: (stunned) Okay dad. Thank You.

Father: I have to make sure that you know what you want. Do you know what you want?

Dolen: Yes dad.

Father: Do you want to get married?

Dolen: Yes dad. It’s either him or no man.

Father: That’s good then. People have been wondering how all of the years you never conceived a child. You know its’s not healthy to take meds for that.

Dolen: No! I never touched that stuff. I dont use contraceptives. It is not healthy.

Father: Are you sure? Because it can cause to infertility you know.

Dolen: Dad, i never use or even touched that stuff.

Father.: Okay then. I just need to talk to you and John. Maybe after work?

Dolen: Yes dad.

Father: Speaking, tell John to stop hating on his parents. Tell him to remove all the hate and forgive. It is not good for him. it is not good for anyone to hold a grudge especially against parents. His mother can get over it because she did not rear John, so all that’s left to hurt is him alone, John. Tell him to stop the hate.

Dolen: Yes dad. I will.

Father: I think you should also talk with John’s grandmother Ina. She will have her answer and guide you in your steps. Talk to her.

Dolen: Yes dad.

Father: So i’ll see you later, anak.

Dolen: Yes dad. Thank you. Ingat.

—–Beep Beep Beep

John:Good morning.

Dolen: Good morning too.

John: Coffee?

Dolen: Enjoy.

John: Are you going out today?

Dolen: Maybe later. Y?

John: Just asking.

Dolen: Aren’t you going to open your shop today? I want to come visit.

John: Yes, Im waiting for my aunt to pay.

Dolen: Okay.

John: Turns out she’s not coming. I cant open the shop today. Im heading home.

Dolen: Thats just pffft.

—-Ring ring ring

Imee: Hello

Mother: Hello, are you done with your work out?

Imee: Yes I am.

Mother: I tried reaching you from your previous account but it didnt work.

Imee: Yes i changed my account.

Mother: Ah, Okay. I called regarding the two. Your son and my daugther.

Imee: What about them, manang?

Mother: I think we should let them be married. I think it is time. My husband thinks its also time.

Imee: Ah, really?

Mother: Yes, people seem to be bothered by their actions. Let’s put it at rest. They are old enough anyway. My daughter just finished school which is the only reason I had and now its gone.

Imee: its good then.

Mother: My husband was going to come and see you on Sunday to talk about this matter but it seems that you already have an appointment by then. So I just called.

Imee: Yes, manang. Anyway, we’ll meet here any other time.

Mother and Imee (Chismis)

—–Ring Ring Ring

Abi: Hello?

Dolen: Hi!

Abi: Wow. So you’re getting married huh?

Dolen: hahahaha. yup, i am, manang.

Abi: Eishhhh. Its still too early. I was planning for you to come here in Davao.

Dolen: Hahaha.

Abi: Seriously, you are getting married? Are you ready? Do you think you can do it?

Dolen: Yes, manang. You think I cant?

Abi: I dont know, but i think its still early. Are you not going to pursue your profession?

Dolen: Ofcourse I am.

Abi: Wasnt John trying to apply to go back to Korea?

Dolen: He is. But we still can do those things. It is stilk part of the plan.

Abi: Okay then. I just want to warn you. Just look at me and your manong Den. A silent guy like that turned to a demon.

Dolen: Manong Den just lost his way. I hope John already lost all his urges to look the other way or do foolish things.

Abi: Ah. Lets hope then.

Dolen: How is Chuwa? What’s she doing?

Abi: She’s here. She’s watching telly.

Dolen: Can i talk to her?

Abi: (trying to call Chu) she’s preoccupied. she doesnt want to be disturbed.

Dolen: Really. How come you already knew about the marriage when I didnt even know about it til I woke up at an early hour?

Abi: Mom’s word travels fast. Xen and I were shocked.

Dolen: Hahaha. We all knew where it would be heading right?

Abi: We didnt expect it to be this early. How did dad take it?

Dolen: It was actually his idea. I just woke up this morning with the news of him giving his blessing.

Abi: Ah. Thats what i was worried about the first time you said you wanted to get married. Daddy. I worried what he would do. But since he was the one who said that. Then its good.

Dolen: Yes

Abi: Your butt might by flying with joy now huh.

Dolen: I was actually speechless at the time. I dont know if Id laugh, doubt the idea or cry. I dont know.

Abi: Mixed emotions. Its normal. Well, all i can say is that you have to to be ready. you have to learn how to be a wife and stand up for your family. be strong and be ready. are you ready?

Dolen: Yes, i think so. We’ll see and hope for the best.

Abi: indeed.

—–Beep Beep Beep

John: What are you doing?

Dolen: On my way out.

—-Beep Beep Beep

Mother: It late. Come home and bring John.

Dolen: Coming.

—-Beep Beep Beep

Father: Hello

Dolen: Hi dad! Let’s eat!

Father: Yes, enjoy your dinner.

Dolen: Here’s John. (moving the phone towards John)

Father: John arent you going to eat?

John: No uncle. (have no idea of whats happening form the start)

Dolen: He’s on a diet.

Father: Ah, okay. I called you here John so we could talk.

John: (nganga *confused)

Father: I just want to give you my blessing if you ever plan to get married.

John: (?nganga *confused + something)

Father and John Convo. . .

Date with my Computer.

Today is the last day of this transition summer. I passed all my requirements, those powerpoints, animations, movies, instructional materials which i worked my ass off this past few days. I’m feeling exhausted but kinda relaxed now.

As you can see, those requirements are all made with a computer. Most of them, if not all of them. Everynight i had to sit in front of my computer, research, encode, programme, etc. Date with my computer every night this couple of weeks. I had no choice do I? I have deadlines, i have grades to keep up and it’s the finals.

After i finished passing all of my requirements this early afternoon, i went home. My boyfriend was sleeping while the computer was still on. Lately, he was digging up my computer for some doubts i guess or curiosity or just plain investigation. I don’t really know. He found out which sites i was on and so on. Which was kind of embarassing but hey, i’m just a girl too.. :)♡♡😜😛😶

After he woke up, we had coffee and i went to wash the dishes. A little later, he came out of the room saying he’s going out. So he did.

Earlier in the evening,  i was trying to turn on the computer. Something went wrong. Why can’t i turn it on? Took the main plug, plug it in another outlet, still it won’t turn on.. the monitor blinks, as well as the speaker but the system unit does not. I checked the connections again and found out that the power cord for the system unit was missing. At first i was  like “WHAT THE H…?” i knew for the second that my boyfriend hid it. It’s sort of funny but who does that???

I texted him asap and asked why he took and where did he put it. He said that he removed it and took it with him cause i was focusing too much on the computer. That’s just not right. He knew i had my reasons, that’s the main reason i bought the computer in the first place. I don’t know if that’s what’s actually bothering him, maybe he’s just jealous or maybe it’s the sites. I don’t know. But i dont appreciate him screwing over my stuff and what i do with them cause i dont take anything from him just cause its not me. You get it. 🙂 haaayh.. so weird.

Still, twas sort of a laugh. 😁😂😄😆